Postgres Database Engineer
We are seeking an experienced Database Engineer with expertise in PostgreSQL and Oracle to manage and optimize mission-critical database environments. You will be responsible for performance tuning, clustering, backup and recovery, troubleshooting, and ensuring high availability for both production and non-production systems. You'll work closely with system engineers and development teams to design and maintain scalable database solutions that meet our growing business needs.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and optimize PostgreSQL and Oracle databases.
- Tune performance and queries for efficiency.
- Implement and maintain backups, restores, replication, and disaster recovery.
- Collaborate with system engineers on installations, configurations, and capacity planning.
- Work with development teams on database design and optimization.
- Troubleshoot and resolve production issues quickly.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience with Oracle and PostgreSQL databases in production.
- Strong UNIX/Linux skills and experience with T-SQL or PL/SQL.
- Knowledge of database clustering, replication, and SAN storage.
- Experience with MS SQL Server, InfluxDB, or MySQL is a plus.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
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